Coconut-severing device



May 29, 1928.

o.,w. BROWN COCONUT SEVERING DEVICE Filed April 9, 1927 AttorneyPatented May 29, 1928.`

PATENT OFFICE.

ORVILL W. BROWN, ROMULUS, NEW YORK.

cocoNU'r-snvnnme DEVICE.

Application ined April 9,

The present invention relates to a device especially constructed forsevering the lilirous shell of a coconut from the meat containingkernels or nuts. 1

The invention has more particular reference to a device of this classwhich has been -especially prepared to remove the fibrous shells in aneasy and orderly manner.

The invention is characterized by such features Aas simplicity inconstruction, ease of manufacture, strength and durability, convenienceand compact-ness and ciiiciency in operation.

Briefly, the invention has reference to a stand including a base ringupon which upstanding cutters are hingedly mounted, the cutting edges ofthe cutters being arranged for penetrating the shell and removing it insegments in an expeditious manner.

In the drawings Figure l is a side elevation of the coinplete device.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same, and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional and clevational View.

In the drawings, the reference character 1 designates generally thestand which coinprises, as before indicated, a` base ring 2 ofappropriate diameter fastened to supporting legs 3. I-Iingedly connectedto this ring as at 4 are the upstanding cutters generally indicated at5. Ordinarily three of these cutters will suflice for efficientoperation. They are arranged at equi-distant, circumfercntially spacedpoints, and each one is formed from a` metal plate of channelshapcdcross section.. i

The hinged lower end is open while. the side walls of the upper endconverge toward each other and emerge into cutting edges 6;

The side walls are preferably riveted to-` gether for strength and thecutting edges are inclined downwardly and outwardly to providepenetrating points 7. These cutters are movable toward each other andswingable in an outward direction as indicated in dotted lines againstthe tension of retaining springs 8.

1927. Serial No. 182,431.

Each spring comprises a flat metal strip having its lower end curvedupwardly and riveted to the hinged connection. The upper end is rivetedto the upper intermediate portion of the cutter.

The complete device is about waist-high and is usually set on a strongsupporting surface. Then an untreated coconut is set down upon thepenetrating points for severing of the fibrous outer shell. IVhile thenut is in this position, the operator takes a mallet, strikes a blowupon the coconut, whereupon the point penetrates the shell and seversthe same into segments which drop off.

The kernel drops down in between the cutters whereupon it is removed,the cutters being hingedly mounted and held in place by springs, it isobvious that they accommodate different sizes of coconuts.

By considering the description in connection with the drawing, a clearunderstanding of the invention will doubtless be had. Therefore, a morelengthy description is thought unnecessary.

Minor changes coming within the scope of the invention claimed andincluding such departures as in shape, size and re-arrangement may beresorted to if desired.

Having thus described `my invention,what I claim as new is In astructure of the class described, a stand includimY supporting legs anda base ring, a plurality of upsta-nding cutters hingedly connected tosaid ring at circumferentially spaced points, springs connected at oneend with the cutters and at the opposite ends with said rings, saidcutters being swingable in an outward direction against thetension ofsaid springs, each cutter being of hollow construction and provided withdownwardly and outwardly inclined cutting edge terminating at its innerend in a single vertical cutting edge sloping to a penetrating point.`

In testimony whereof I allix my signature.

ORVILL W. BROWN.

